Love horoscopes: Aug. 11 – Aug. 17

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As good as it gets

On Aug. 17 Venus, the planet of love and beauty, will form a spectacular conjunction to Jupiter, the planet of good fortune and higher purpose, in the romantic sign of Leo. Simply put? It doesn't get better than this. In fact, this may be the best day of the year for love. The energy is so romantic and affectionate that even the most aloof and distant of boyfriends will be nuzzling your cheek and tickling your nose with his eyelashes. Leo energy has a tendency to turn just about everyone you know into a pussycat. This is also the perfect time to mend rifts and to rebuild friendships. People just aren't in the mood to fight and to be difficult. They want to make love, not war.

You'll be casting your gaze far afield now that Venus is joining Jupiter in Leo. This could lead you to fall in love with long distances — or at least with the people who travel them. Anything that strikes you as exotic will be an immediate turn-on. You could be smitten with his accent, his demeanor or the culture that he hails from. It's all very romantic, but what looks appealing to you may not go over so well with family and friends. They're not exactly keen on you pulling up stakes and moving halfway across the world.